"As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you"

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Hi Everyone!***Welcome to The Creative Crate*** I enjoy doing crafts, so this blog is to share some craft projects I've made, and some I've stumbled across online for all you crazy crafters out there who enjoy crafting on a budget like me. If you have any questions, ideas, or tips you would like to share..... please e-mail meat(stacie4 at q dot com) So... please... feel free to comment and browse as much as you'd like! EnJoy!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Since Valentines Day is just around the corner...I am going to show you how I added a little "heart LoVe" to the photo's below. On this first one...I cut out a bunch of hearts with my Cricut...then taped them to my wall. Then...had my daughter pretend she was blowing hearts out of her hands. I have seen similar pics on the web...and think they are so FuN! There are many CrEaTiVe ways you could use this technique!

On this next photo...I simply created an overlay in PSE7...by creating a new image, blank file.. making sure the background is transparent. Then using my brush tool...select color and draw or dot your hearts...then simply grab that file from the bottom and drag it over the photo you wish to overlay...and it should be there. Adjust the size to your liking...and on your layers pallet click overlay {if you'd like}. Then adjust the opacity to your liking...and your done!

Such a FuN way to add instant awesome-ness to any photo!

Now it's your turn...I'd LoVe for you to show us your FuN "Heart" pics!! Have Fun!! {P.S. Camilla...CONGRATULATIONS on your sweet new baby girl!!!}